I guess the term personal injury is a bit odd. Aren't all injuries personal? And let me tell you, if you get hurt, it is very personal to you. A decade or so ago, when I told people I was a personal injury lawyer, they looked at me a bit strangely, not understanding...
Question – Getting kids to school seems to be more dangerous this year. Any advice? JASON: Something is going on. I do see more drivers failing to adjust their driving with the opening of school. Fortunately, I have not seen an increase in child-related accident cases...
You fight the bugs, and we will fight the bug company. That is how it works in Alabama. You try to save your house, and we try to get you the money before the bugs eat it to the ground. Now, this does not mean that if the bug company just holds out, you will end up...
Question – With school starting, what do I tell my kids about traffic danger? JASON— This year, we are facing a very dangerous situation. Many of our children will be holding a potentially lethal instrument in their hands—an instrument we gave them. Cell phones can be...
Have you had a car or truck wreck in West Mobile, Mobile/Baldwin Counties, or anywhere in Alabama? Let me be blunt. The insurance company that you expect to pay your medical bills and fix your vehicle is not your friend. It is a finely crafted machine designed to pay...
Question: I loaned my car to a friend. In a wreck, do I have to pay? JASON: It might surprise you, but the state of Alabama says you have given a dangerous instrument to another person. Therefore, you can be held responsible if something terrible happens. This is no...
First and foremost, if you were injured during the 4th of July holiday, it's crucial that you seek immediate medical care. Your health and well-being should be your top priority. Plus, documenting your care is essential to successfully getting you the money you...
Question: Car wreck trouble over the 4th in western Mobile, AL. Now What? JASON: Here are 4 crucial laws you must understand. They are Alabama law and could significantly impact your case. Number 1. We are an at-fault state. This means if you caused the accident, you...
This may shock you. It makes sense, but it is still shocking: More pets are lost during the 4th of July holiday than at any other time of the year. The problem (I believe): Fido does not like fireworks. I have two pieces of advice and a little bit on the law. First...
Question: Can You Sue an AL Nursing Home? JASON: Yes, Yes, and YES. We at Steele Ritchie take the care of Alabama seniors very seriously. Few things anger me more than the abuse or neglect of people who cannot fight for themselves. Let me first discuss those...